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Country homes are not bound by a particular era or style, but are part of the variety of heritages and culture that have comprised America since its colonial days. Included in Country furnishing are Shaker, Pennsylvania Dutch, American Colonial, Old Mexican, Country French and British Colonial. As varied as the interior decor is, so too, is there variety in the house styles that make up our concept of Country. We find Folk Victorians, built by middle class Americans, humbler and more whimsical versions of the more elaborate High Victorians, including Gothic Revival, Italianate and French Empire. Alongside the Folk Victorian, or down the road, we encounter modest rural farmhouses derived from the Greek Revival Period (1815-1860) and Colonial Revival era (1880-1940). Add English Manors and French and English Cottages and we recognize, that American Country, is much more a feeling, than it is a particular style. In celebrating casual and comfortable living, the Country houses and decor all reflect an informal look that invites relaxed lifestyles. The lack of formality is enhanced by colonial-look-window shutters; hardwood floors with area rugs; primitive murals on the walls; hanging light fixtures, simple and unadorned, of wrought iron, tin or copper. American Country home style embraces furniture, furnishings and accessories, often handmade, that were used by our grandparents and generations before them, as part of their daily lives.
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